Detroit, September 25, 2025
News Summary
CAVA is opening its first downtown Detroit location on Woodward Ave, adding to its presence in Michigan. The new fast-casual restaurant, set to launch soon, promises a customizable Mediterranean dining experience and aims to create 25 to 40 local jobs. With a menu featuring over 17 billion combinations and a community day event already held, CAVA is committed to promoting health and well-being along with its growth in the fast-casual dining market.
Detroit is set to welcome a new Mediterranean fast-casual dining experience as CAVA prepares to open its first downtown location at 636 Woodward Ave on September 26, 2025. This expansion marks the second CAVA restaurant in Michigan, following the successful launch of its first location in Canton earlier this summer.
The new Detroit restaurant occupies a spacious 3,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate both indoor dining and convenient digital order pick-up and delivery services. CAVA anticipates adding a significant number of jobs to the local economy, creating approximately 25 to 40 employment opportunities for local residents.
CAVA’s menu offers a highly customizable dining experience, boasting over 17 billion possible combinations. Guests can choose from options such as bowls, pitas, pita chips, dips, and house-made juices. The new location will introduce limited-time offerings, including Chicken Shawarma, along with various proteins like chicken, steak, falafel, and spicy lamb meatballs. This focus on flavor and versatility is central to CAVA’s mission of promoting heart, health, and humanity through its food.
Before the official opening, CAVA hosted a Community Day event aimed at supporting local initiatives. During the event, attendees were offered complimentary meals, and the restaurant matched donations up to $1,000. This initiative succeeded in raising funds for Food Rescue US – Detroit, an organization dedicated to reducing food waste and increasing access to healthy food in the community.
CAVA is eyeing aggressive growth in the coming years, with an ambitious long-term goal of establishing at least 1,000 locations across the United States by 2032. This expansion is poised to encompass 28 states and the District of Columbia, signifying a strong commitment to growth in the fast-casual dining market, particularly within Michigan, where the brand plans to open additional locations later in 2025.
The current trends in the restaurant industry, which show a shift in consumer preferences towards healthy dining options, are advantageous for CAVA and similar brands. The restaurant’s appeal lies in its ability to attract a wide array of customers looking for health-conscious choices that also embody cultural diversity. As such, CAVA’s unique positioning aligns well with current market demands.
The Detroit location will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., ensuring flexibility for local diners seeking quality Mediterranean cuisine. CAVA was founded in 2010 by sons of Greek immigrants who aimed to provide accessible Mediterranean food. Since its inception, the restaurant has made a name for itself by blending traditional flavors with modern dining trends, making it an appealing option for those seeking healthy and delicious meal choices.
As CAVA continues to develop its presence in Michigan and other key markets, it remains focused on delivering a wholesome and delightful dining experience, while simultaneously contributing positively to local communities through initiatives that promote health and well-being.
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